When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Things would only get more complicated if he were to find out the truth. The situation between the three of us would worsen with the addition of this child.

Hence, I figured that leaving was the best option—a win-win situation for everyone.

I grew frantic upon parking outside the villa. Taking Ashton upstairs was not going to be an easy task.

After contemplating for a moment, I alighted the vehicle, walked toward the passenger seat and opened the car door. “Ashton,” I called out while tugging at his sleeve.

Ashton instantly woke up upon hearing his name. His stomach was probably giving him a hard time from all the whiskey he had drunk.

The man slowly opened his eyes and glanced at me before scanning his surroundings. “You brought me here?”

I nodded, unsure if he was already sober or still drunk. “Come on down. It’s late.”

It was already almost dawn by now. Being pregnant, I simply didn’t have the energy to stay up with him.

Ashton sat up straight, showing no intention of getting down the car. His dark eyes appeared harmless, but I knew he was in a volatile mood.

After giving it some thought, I eventually spoke up. “Do you want me to help you get down?”

“I’m going to bask in the sun for a while,” he answered and sat there motionlessly.

taken aback. Bask in

How drunk is he?

to stay with him outside, I headed

in bed. Then, the silence coming from the living room began to fill me

got up and headed downstairs. To my surprise, Ashton was already lying on the couch in the

could finally sleep

I fell into a deep slumber and only woke up at

in mind, I hurriedly washed up and headed out the door. By the time I arrived at work, Caleb was already waiting for

“Sorry to bother you at

Caleb

we were done, Caleb offered, “It’s already noon. I suppose you haven’t had lunch, Ms. Stovall? How about a meal together? My wife’s been wanting

something to tell me. Hence, I smiled and turned the man down. “You’re too kind, Dr. Ludwick. I should be the one thanking you both. I’m afraid I have

left

I turned to Stacey. “Mr. Fuller wants you to see him at his office, Ms. Stovall,”

See him?

“Has our department done anything wrong recently?” Ashton normally

issue was

Fuller seems rather unhappy about it and wants

and headed to the top floor at

stern vibe that he did. The atmosphere here felt chilly even in the midst of